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3 weeks ago

Ingles submits plans for new Swannanoa store

Proposed 95,000-square-foot supermarket would replace Helene-damaged location; county board to review plans Oct. 8

3 weeks ago

Mission Hospital nurses rally over staffing, safety concerns

Unionized nurses say staffing shortages have led to errors, unsafe conditions

3 weeks ago

400 volunteers transform veterans housing in Asheville

ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters project part of Home Depot Foundation’s nationwide Celebration of Service initiative

3 weeks ago

City to hold disaster preparation workshop with giveaways, guidance

The Emergency Preparedness Workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave.

3 weeks ago

Asheville marks trees for riverfront recovery, not removal

City conducts survey of French Broad River trees to guide storm-damaged park restoration and future planting plans

3 weeks ago

Asheville launches downtown Friday food truck program

City program aims to support local vendors and boost downtown activity

3 weeks ago

Gunfire in Shiloh community leaves bullet holes but no injuries

Around 6:11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, APD officers responded to Crest Avenue to investigate the gunfire reports.

3 weeks ago

Upcoming astrological events visible from WNC

This month an array of astrological events can be viewed across Western North Carolina, including meteor showers, comets and this year's Harvest Supermoon.

4 weeks ago

A.C. Reynolds rallies for suicide prevention with awareness walk

The Out of the Silence walk and accompanying event will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the R.L. Dalton Stadium at A.C. Reynolds High. 

4 weeks ago

Venardos Circus swings to town for Tanger Outlets residency

The Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style, animal-free classic circus showcase, will return to Asheville for a three week residency outside the Tanger Outlets. A big top tent will house the production from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at 800 Brevard Road.

4 weeks ago

Rocky Horror round-up: Where to see the show this October

Did someone do the Time Warp again? October has nearly arrived, and with it, a new lineup of "Rocky Horror" performances, just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the cult classic. Shiver with antici...pation and check out our list of places to see the show in Western North Carolina.

4 weeks ago

Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed after landslide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open while cleanup continues

4 weeks ago

Attic Salt announces ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ for November run

"The Thanksgiving Play" will run at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday from Nov. 7-23 at Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space, 2002 Riverside Dr.

4 weeks ago

Asheville seeks public input on transit network redesign

City launches survey and community events to guide Asheville Rides Transit improvements and future planning

4 weeks ago

Crash shuts down NC 9 in Polk County

Detours in place as officials warn of heavy traffic delays

4 weeks ago

Lockdown at Asheville High School lifted

Officials say no evacuation occurred; students and staff remained safe

4 weeks ago

I-26 westbound to close overnight near Hendersonville this week

Exit 49 to Exit 44 will be shut Monday and Tuesday nights; timing may shift because of traffic or weather

4 weeks ago

Storm alerts: How Asheville area residents can stay informed

New tools give personalized, real-time notifications for emergencies, closures and public safety updates

4 weeks ago

Storm debris removal to begin at Asheville’s North Fork watershed

City stresses dam is safe; project focuses on water flow and wildfire prevention

4 weeks ago

United Way directs $4.5 million, 7,000 volunteers to Helene recovery

Organization leads Buncombe County’s relief efforts a year after storm destroyed thousands of homes

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